The friars are members of the Order of Preachers, AKA "The Dominicans" and we are members of the Eastern Dominican Province. There are many… » More
The following is a homily delivered by Fr. Antoninus Niemiec, O.P., at our parish of St. Dominic in Youngstown, OH, for the feast of St. Louis Bertrand (Oct 9). On September 27, 2010, Mr. Thomas Repchic and his wife Jacqueline were leaving St. Dominic church, where Jacquiline worked, when another car pulled up to theirs and its occupants began firing… » More
A recent blog entry by Tim Drake on the National Catholic Register webpage notes an apparent increase in vocations throughout the country, highlighting especially the growth of vocations in the Dominican Order--both friars and sisters:
Take a look at some of the good news coming from various seminaries across the U.S. and you'll find that the Holy… » More
Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the Saints instead of only praying to God directly? Br. Innocent Smith, O.P. discusses the special role the saints play in our lives as examples and intercessors. He explains how to answer those who think that we worship statues, Mary, and the saints or that the Rosary is a waste of time. Learn how to foster devotion… » More